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Opposition mounts for cancellation of Drag Story Time event for young children at Beverly Library

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 30, 2025

A "Drag Story Time" event happening next week at the Beverly branch of the Chicago Public Library has prompted calls for cancellation from a congressional candidate and a conservative advocacy group.

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49th Ward resident says Ald. Maria Hadden enables online harassment: ‘She should care about everyone’

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 29, 2025

Vaughn Buxton, a 58-year-old resident of Chicago’s 49th Ward, says that Ald. Maria Hadden is ignoring online harassment directed at him and other critics, alleging the alderwoman has allowed defamatory posts to remain on her social media pages despite repeated attempts to bring the issue to her attention.

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Chicago man charged in D.C. Israeli Embassy double homicide had ties to radical political groups

By W.J. Kennedy | May 29, 2025

Elias Rodriguez, the Chicago man charged with first degree murder

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Analysis: Rosemont Elementary School District 78 administrators rank 135th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

Administrators in Rosemont Elementary School District 78 earn an average of $134,900 per year, ranking 135th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Chicago Hounds secure playoff berth with victory over Carolina Anthem

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

The Chicago Hounds secured a playoff spot in the 2025 Major League Rugby season by defeating the Carolina Anthem 33-19 on Saturday night.

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Robert Peters announces run for Congress amid controversy over past remarks

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

State Senator Robert J. Peters of Chicago has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 2nd Congressional District.

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Independent Review Panel reverses suspension for Chicago Fire FC’s Dje D’Avilla

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

The Independent Review Panel has decided to overturn the suspension of Chicago Fire FC midfielder Dje D’Avilla.

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Sky prepare for home game against Wings featuring rookie Paige Bueckers

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

The Chicago Sky are set to face the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena on Thursday, May 29.

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García faces questions over association with father of suspected D.C. Israeli Embassy shooter

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 29, 2025

Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL) is facing criticism for his association with Eric Rodriguez, the father of Elias Rodriguez—the man charged with murdering two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. on May 21.

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Brendan Summerhill, former Whitney M. Young Magnet High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number 12 seed.

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Former Marist High School standout Cal Sefcik’s collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 30

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number 14 seed.

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Luke Lawrence, former Brother Rice High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

They open the tournament against West Virginia Mountaineers.

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Julien Hachem, former Mount Carmel High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

First game takes place on Friday, May 30.

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The NCAA Division I Baseball Championship is ready to begin with the collegiate team of former Marist High School Dane Thomas participating

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number one seed.

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Former Marist High School standout Luke Sefcik’s collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 30

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

First game takes place on Friday, May 30.

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Former Lane Tech College Prep High School standout Louis Perona’s collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 30

By Chicago City Wire | May 29, 2025

They open the tournament against Wake Forest Deacons.

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Chicago responsible for highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By Chicago City Wire | May 28, 2025

Chicago residents paid approximately $854.3 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Retired CPD sergeant, non-profit developer Gonzalez nears launch of Puerto Rican affordable housing project

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 28, 2025

Richard Gonzalez, a veteran real estate developer and former Chicago police sergeant, is nearing the launch of a major affordable housing project in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

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Belvedere Trading dispute resurfaces as founder targets former CBOE director in ARDC complaint

By Chicago City Wire | May 28, 2025

William Carlson, founder of Belvedere Trading, has requested the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) to investigate Mark Francis Duffy, a former director at Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Global Markets.

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In memoriam of Daniel Bever Crane's Death Anniversary: acknowledging the contributions of the Congressman (May 28)

By Chicago City Wire | May 28, 2025

On May 28, 2019, Daniel Bever Crane died in Chicago City, IL, marking the end of a lifetime dedicated to public service.